Proverbs 16:12-17

¹²When kings do wicked things, that is something to be despised, for a throne is established by doing what is right.

¹³A king delights in lips that say what is right and he loves the one who speaks directly.

¹⁴A king's wrath is a messenger of death but a wise man will try to calm his anger.

¹⁵In the light of a king's face is life and his favor is like a cloud that brings a spring rain.

¹⁶How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. To get understanding should be chosen more than silver.

¹⁷The highway of upright people turns away from evil; the one who protects his life guards his way.